Privacy

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Privacy Policy

The responsible handling of personal data is a matter of course for Friends of the Bamboo Foundation Gambia e.V.
On this page, we explain which personal data may be processed when you visit our website, why this processing takes place and what rights you have.

1. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Friends of the Bamboo Foundation Gambia e.V.
Wilhelm-Noll-Straße 2
27798 Hude
Germany
Telephone: +49 4408 807543
Email: jp@friends-of-bamboo.org
Represented by the Executive Board:
Vida Nienaber
Jens Poppe
Sibylle Schneider
The association is represented jointly by any two members of the Executive Board.

2. General Information on the Processing of Personal Data
Personal data is information that can be used to identify a natural person directly or indirectly. This includes, for example, names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, IP addresses and payment information.
We process personal data only insofar as this is necessary for operating our website, communicating with interested parties, members, supporters and partners, processing donations or carrying out the work of our association, or where the person concerned has given the relevant consent.
Processing is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection legislation.

3. Accessing Our Website and Server Log Files
When you visit our website, technical data is automatically processed by the web server.
This may include, in particular:
IP address of the device accessing the website
date and time of access
page or file accessed
amount of data transferred
browser type and browser version
operating system used
referrer URL
hostname of the accessing device
HTTP status code
This processing is necessary to make our website technically available, ensure its stability and functionality, and detect and prevent misuse and security problems.
The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the secure, reliable and technically sound operation of our website.
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purposes stated above and provided that no statutory retention obligations require further storage.

4. Hosting
Our website is operated by an external hosting service provider.
The hosting provider processes technical data required to provide and securely operate this website. This may include, in particular, IP addresses, access times, server log files and technical connection data.
Where the hosting provider processes personal data on our behalf, this processing is carried out on the basis of a data processing agreement in accordance with Article 28 GDPR.

5. SSL or TLS Encryption
For security reasons, our website uses SSL or TLS encryption.
This protects data that you transmit to us through our website while it is being transferred. You can recognise an encrypted connection, among other things, by the fact that the website address begins with “https://”.

6. Contacting Us
If you contact us by email, telephone or via a contact form, we process the data you provide in order to handle your enquiry.
This may include, in particular:
name
email address
telephone number
subject
content of your message
any other information you provide voluntarily
If your enquiry relates to membership, funding, a partnership or another contractual relationship, processing is carried out in particular on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
For general enquiries, processing is carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest in appropriate communication with interested parties, supporters, funders and partners in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
The data is deleted once your enquiry has been fully processed, provided that there are no statutory retention obligations or other legitimate reasons requiring further storage.

7. Donations
If you support Friends of the Bamboo Foundation Gambia e.V. with a donation, we process the data required to process, allocate, account for and document the donation.
This may include, in particular:
first and last name
address
contact details
bank or payment information
amount of the donation
date of the donation
payment reference
information required to issue a donation receipt
Processing takes place in order to handle your donation and to comply with statutory tax and accounting obligations.
Where statutory retention periods apply, the necessary data will be stored for the corresponding period.

8. Membership and Supporting Membership
If you wish to become a member or supporting member of Friends of the Bamboo Foundation Gambia e.V., we process the personal data required to establish and administer your membership.
This may include, in particular:
first and last name
address
date of birth, where required
email address
telephone number
payment or bank details
start date and type of membership
other information provided in the membership application
The legal basis for processing is, in particular, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Where statutory retention obligations apply, certain data may continue to be stored after the end of your membership.

9. Sponsors, Partners and Funders
As part of our cooperation with companies, organisations, sponsors and private funders, we process the contact, communication and contractual data required for the respective cooperation.
Where sponsors or partners are presented on our website, names, logos, photographs, statements or other information are published only where an appropriate agreement, consent or other legal basis exists.

10. Photographs and Videos From Our Association and Project Work
We publish photographs and, where applicable, videos from the work of our association and from projects of the Bamboo Foundation Gambia on our website.
Where individuals are identifiable in such material, publication takes place in accordance with applicable data protection and personality rights legislation.
Where publication is based on consent, that consent may generally be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future.

11. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies.
Cookies are small pieces of data that may be stored on or read from your device.
Technically necessary cookies may be used where they are required for the operation, security or basic functionality of our website.
Cookies or similar technologies that are not technically necessary are used only where the required consent has been obtained.
You can change or withdraw consent you have given at any time with effect for the future through the cookie settings on our website.
Under Section 25 TDDDG, consent is generally required for storing information on or accessing information from a user’s terminal device. Statutory exceptions apply in particular to processes that are strictly necessary for technical purposes.

12. WordPress
Our website is based on the WordPress content management system.
WordPress and the technical extensions used on our website may process data where this is necessary for the operation, security and provision of specific website functions.
Where technically non-essential functions process personal data or store or access information on your device, they will only be activated after any required consent has been obtained.

13. External Links
Our website may contain links to websites operated by other providers.
When you click on such an external link, you leave our website. The operator of the external website is generally responsible for any subsequent processing of personal data on that website.
Please refer to the privacy policy applicable on the respective external website.

14. Recipients of Personal Data
As part of our association activities, personal data may be transferred to service providers and other recipients where this is necessary for the respective purpose.
These may include, in particular:
hosting and IT service providers
banks and payment service providers
accounting and tax advisers
technical service providers
communication service providers
other service providers used to carry out the work of our association
Personal data is transferred only to the extent necessary for the respective purpose.
Where service providers process personal data on our behalf, appropriate data processing agreements are concluded where required by law.

15. Transfers of Data Outside the European Union
If service providers are used that process personal data outside the European Union or the European Economic Area, such transfers will take place only in accordance with the legal requirements of the GDPR.
This may be based, in particular, on an adequacy decision by the European Commission, appropriate safeguards or other legally permitted transfer mechanisms.

16. Data Retention
Personal data is generally stored only for as long as it is required for the respective purpose.
In addition, statutory retention obligations may apply, particularly under tax, accounting or association law.
Once the purpose of processing no longer applies and any applicable retention periods have expired, the relevant data will be deleted or securely destroyed in accordance with data protection requirements.

17. Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the following rights, subject to the applicable legal requirements:
right of access to your personal data
right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
right to erasure of personal data
right to restriction of processing
right to data portability
right to object to certain processing
right to withdraw consent previously given
Any withdrawal of consent applies with effect for the future and does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out on the basis of that consent before it was withdrawn.
These rights arise in particular from Articles 15 to 21 GDPR.
To exercise your rights, you may contact us at any time:
Email: jp@friends-of-bamboo.org

18. Right to Object
Where we process personal data on the basis of a legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, you have the right, subject to the applicable legal requirements and for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object to such processing.
To exercise your right to object, simply send a message to:
jp@friends-of-bamboo.org

19. Withdrawal of Consent
If data processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time with effect for the future.
The lawfulness of processing carried out on the basis of your consent before its withdrawal remains unaffected.

20. Right to Lodge a Complaint With a Data Protection Supervisory Authority
If you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.
For our association, which is based in Lower Saxony, the relevant authority is in particular:
The State Commissioner for Data Protection of Lower Saxony
Prinzenstraße 5
30159 Hannover
Germany
Telephone: +49 511 120-4500
Email: poststelle@lfd.niedersachsen.de
The State Commissioner for Data Protection of Lower Saxony accepts complaints pursuant to Article 77 GDPR.

21. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, manipulation, unauthorised access and other risks.
These security measures are adapted in line with technological developments and the requirements of the respective data processing activities.

22. No Automated Decision-Making
As a general rule, no solely automated decision-making, including profiling within the meaning of Article 22 GDPR, takes place in connection with our website.

23. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Technical developments on our website, new functions or changes in legal requirements may make it necessary to update this Privacy Policy.
The version currently published on this website applies.
Last updated: August 2026
For Us, Trust Does Not End With Data Protection
People who support our work, contact us or become involved in our projects place their trust in us.
We want to handle that trust responsibly — in our projects as well as in the protection of your personal data.
If you have any questions about data protection, you can contact us at any time:
Friends of the Bamboo Foundation Gambia e.V.
Wilhelm-Noll-Straße 2
27798 Hude
Germany
Telephone: +49 4408 807543
Email: jp@friends-of-bamboo.org